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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 11, 2023 18:30:37 GMT -5
I still won't be backing it, but voted Steiner.
For y'all.
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Post by deskjet on Apr 11, 2023 18:34:57 GMT -5
I’ve been having some positive conversations. Check out my IG story to make sure your voice is heard. @actionfigureatack Thank you!
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Post by Deep Figure Value on Apr 11, 2023 18:35:09 GMT -5
Real Golden God move by Steve when you really think about it TBH
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Post by Mongo Bears on Apr 11, 2023 18:37:31 GMT -5
Put Steiner in!!!!
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Post by cldbld on Apr 11, 2023 18:39:09 GMT -5
Remember guys, Steve's on our side. :-)
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Post by SteveHulk on Apr 11, 2023 18:40:25 GMT -5
...you watch - it'll be Hogan!! 🤣
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Post by GreyHaze:Big Bad Booty Daddy on Apr 11, 2023 18:41:01 GMT -5
Shout out to Steve for really pulling through man! After all the negativity and rambling on this thread, it sounds like we have some decent news. I voted Scotty. Hollar if ya hear me!
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Apr 11, 2023 18:43:28 GMT -5
Steiner will, and probably should win that poll...but Warrior is the correct answer
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Post by deskjet on Apr 11, 2023 18:44:20 GMT -5
Where’s the poll to vote?
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Post by Rocket_Fuel_Merchant on Apr 11, 2023 18:46:48 GMT -5
Where’s the poll to vote? Steve's Instagram story
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voicesinmyhead
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Apr 11, 2023 18:54:45 GMT -5
How is there not a minimum of 5,000 US fans willing to buy this?! I don't think the set has gotten enough publicity to hit outside of the collectors world. I don't collect but I've followed this project since I saw it last year, and I'm willing to bet there are other people like me that aren't collectors but would still buy this piece for their home office, game room, desk, whatever. Major Pod has over 60,000 followers on Instagram, and this was shown to thousands at WM. I get what you’re saying in that there might be others that haven’t seen it, but it is out there. Between WM, Major Pod, and other YouTube influencers, this has had enough eyes for wrestling figure collectors that we should have at least hit 5,000. I don’t see how an audience that’s not from the collectors world would be willing to spend $400 on this when the actual wrestling collector fanbase is not.
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Post by screech on Apr 11, 2023 18:56:43 GMT -5
ooh hell yeahh the stage is getting backed ty steve
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Post by LA Times on Apr 11, 2023 18:56:54 GMT -5
US store exclusives can be carried by international retailers if they choose to order them No, just like the guy said in his original comment, they are subject to massive markups by 3rd party sellers over here because they have to be ordered through US 2ndary suppliers and then shipped over here to the UK. So they're not offered up directly by Mattel. forum.wrestlingfigs.com/thread/361113/steve-aka-official-thread-discussion?q=international+retailersSteve has said a number of times in the Q&A thread that US exclusives can be ordered by international retailers directly from Mattel. If they dont carry them, that just means they passed on it and didnt want to order them.
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voicesinmyhead
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Post by voicesinmyhead on Apr 11, 2023 18:59:01 GMT -5
He was clearly stating that $400 itself is reasonable. And the bigger issue is wondering why people WANT this to fail. The conversion is obviously a problem for non US customers, but do you still WANT it to fail? I would hope not. Also, I know the conversion problem is a big deal, but I think it is really sad that there aren't even enough fans in the US to support and back this. How is there not a minimum of 5,000 US fans willing to buy this?! I think that says a lot about the wrestling figure community and how much they are willing to spend. I can't even imagine what future projects would be backed, if we are even lucky enough to get future crowdfunds. The Raw stage is even bigger so it'll cost more, the Hell in the Cell would be tremendous and so many people are complaining about space, and vehicles might be a stretch especially after seeing how poorly received the Ghost Rider Haslab was. I think it could be that people are waiting to see if it funds or how close it gets. 400 is a lot to throw away for a month. I’d assume this is probably giving people time to accrue funds. Like take back all the dumb stuff you bought at target last month( speaking for a friend ). Again, if you look at next gen crowd fund, a lot came out to push that but it required some maneuvering from mattel. I think some changes are coming. This is a once in a lifetime set that’s not easily or cheaply replicated. I’ll never understand this mindset. I’m not saying you are wrong, but I just can’t wrap my head around why these reasons are stopping people. 1. You aren’t charged until the end date IF it gets backed. 2. You can cancel. Even though people will argue it’s a hassle, it still can be done. 3. Waiting for other people to back is completely counterproductive. If everyone is waiting for others to back then we will never get any closer to stretch goals let alone the minimum 5,000. If anything, anyone that is interested, wants it, and can afford it, should be backing immediately and then they would see how close we can get.
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Post by Lone Wölf on Apr 11, 2023 18:59:24 GMT -5
I genuinely think if Pump is guaranteed at 5k with Rey and the stage this soars to 5k no problem. Might easily hit 7k if DDP is still at at tier
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Post by natureboyfauser on Apr 11, 2023 19:05:24 GMT -5
I’ve been having some positive conversations. Check out my IG story to make sure your voice is heard. @actionfigureatack WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! So grateful! Thanks for your creativity and tremendous efforts. WOW! I hope I did IG right ... I'm not great at it ... sorry ... but Scott Steiner was my vote. I truly think a new 1st in the line figure (like Scott Steiner) would put it over the top! So impressed with your willingness to fight for this! THANK YOU! Maybe this will jump massive tiers now and the end game we hoped for will get there but in a different way because of this new audible and creativity. LOVE IT!
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Post by hiitsbrian on Apr 11, 2023 19:10:09 GMT -5
Why include one of their themes on the poll? Kind of leading.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Apr 11, 2023 19:11:40 GMT -5
Steve is a man of the people.
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Post by Lone Wölf on Apr 11, 2023 19:12:35 GMT -5
Why include one of their themes on the poll? Kind of leading. Steve knows we want that Big Bad Booty Daddy
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Apr 11, 2023 19:13:17 GMT -5
#UNLCOK THEBOG BAD BOOTY DADDY!!
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